Marilyn Chalkley, Jane Ostler
Swifty The Greyhound
Brogo Books Australia, 2020
Swifty the greyhound is a retired champion with a nose like a prune who steals pies and loves Vegemite. She’s had a tough life but what makes her happy? And will she run away?Award winning former journalist and pastry chef Marilyn Chalkley tells the true story of her rescue greyhound Swifty. Illustrations are by renowned British artist Jane Ostler. This charming picture book in rollicking rhyme is suitable for 3-7 yr olds.
10% of the proceeds go to charity Greyhound Connections which re-homes retired and rescue greyhounds.
About the Author
Marilyn Chalkley is a writer and Arts publicist who lives in Canberra with her husband and Swifty the rescue greyhound. Before Swifty she owned a number of dogs, mostly kelpies. She cannot believe how different greyhounds are.
About the Illustrator
Jane Ostler is a painter and illustrator from the U.K. She and her husband Paul dote on two Serengeti cats, Winnie and Teddy. She hopes that you have enjoyed both these books and by doing so, have helped dogs like Swifty and giraffes like Zarafa find a new and happy home.
